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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
5
The notice from the New York office at 190 Nassau Street presents foreign advertising services and classifies mail matter details. It mentions Scranton, Pa entry and requests applications for advertising rates and positions.
Scranton January 9 1901 reports that tolerating corruption in city legislation is a long standing habit of the community. The piece laments the ease with which public officials are tolerated when they bend rules for local interests.
City residents protest the Scranton Railway for paving on sand bases instead of concrete or proper bases, causing water damage, bumps, and costly repairs. The mayor, James Moir, promises enforcement to compel repaving per contracts as traders face a March market surge.
Hon Chester Holcombe, long associated with the American Legion at Pekin, spoke on the Chinese problem. He argued Western policy has depredated China for 500 years, citing Britain as a chief marauder and opium history, and praised the United States for its open door stance and protective leadership in China.
Secretary May leads a claimed era of moral diplomacy while Holcombe praises US as a great world power. The piece credits American soldiers as guiltless in China and lauds the victory of sealing golden rule in international affairs. It notes Congress's thanks to Captain Clark and the Oregon crew for the round the Horn voyage to Santiago.
City observers condemn the railways transfer restriction as a breach of a public gift of street space. They argue owners profit from free franchises and push back against higher traction costs and driver wages, calling for a 1 percent tax on gross receipts to deter the threat and noting testimony in the Booz case implies broad involvement at West Point.
The editorial lauds Governor Odell of New York for a practical message pinpointing widespread state fund waste and abuses in savings and loan associations. It warns of real estate speculation, high executive salaries, and corrupt agency contracts, urging reforms and stronger oversight by the Railroad Commission on utilities and municipal ownership.
The governor urges taxes on corporations based on earning power and proposes higher levies on transportation firms, banks, trust and insurance companies. He supports a 1 percent tax on capital and a proportional share from savings banks and insurers, plus relief for real estate. He also suggests open court hearings for divorce cases. The piece notes changes could ease real estate burdens and cites Odell’s ideas.
A retrospective recounts the 1801 presidential tie between Jefferson and Burr, the House decision, and the shift to constitutional amendments for future electoral design. It notes Burr’s later duel with Hamilton, Evans’s steam engine, and early bridge advancements as examples of progress in the era.
Help wanted notice seeking board in a respectable Jewish household in a first class neighborhood. States price and contact W. A. at Tribune office.
Classified notice segment lists help wanted male and female positions including cooks, houseworkers, and bookkeepers, plus several situations wanted entries. It recalls military recruitment and general ads for temporary local positions in Scranton. The page shows assorted names, addresses, and brief job phrases from early 20th century classifieds.
A mixed fragment shows marriage and housing inquiries from Tribune offices seeking tenants and furnished rooms. The piece also recalls early 19th century cast iron arch designs and Sir John Moore’s retreat, along with monarchic states Denmark Norway Sweden and a Newfoundland seal harvest exceeding 60,000.
Scranton area advertises a European plan hotel with Victor Koch proprietor and Bauer's Orchestra providing music for halls, weddings, and concerts. Address details include Wyoming Avenue and Hulbert's music store, plus printer supplies and warehouse listings at 10 Washington Avenue. Local agents Norton and Rehulaer are noted with Spruce and Lackawanna avenues.
The Saturday Evening Post surveys state legislatures as they begin sessions in January. It highlights varied sizes from Delaware to New Hampshire, differing representation ratios such as New York's forty thousand plus population per member, and pay scales from Rhode Island to California Nevada. It notes mileage allowances and per diem differences across states, illustrating uneven compensation and duties for lawmakers.
A poem by William D Bilwang expresses a lover’s adoration for Jessie's dancing feet. Vivid imagery links her light steps to spider silks and cobwebs, weaving longing, entrancement, and desire through graceful movement and coy turns. The speaker admires her measured sway and offers devotion to her feet.
Railroad timetable notes routes from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via D&N L and WR lines with intermediate stations including Bethlehem Towanda Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago. Mentions Pullman cars and limited seating at Lackawanna Avenue Scranton and an official ticket office at Cortland Street New York.
Finley’s celebrates the new century with its annual January sale. The store invites shoppers to take advantage of early century bargains, framing the event as a fresh start for customers seeking value and selection.
A department store announces its first 1901 sale on table linens highlighting advantageous assortments and qualities to patrons as the event opens.
A newspaper item announces a one week sale starting Wednesday January 2 with re arranged prices across the linen department. Special prices include German Linen Napkins at 98 cents per dozen, 72 inch Bleached Irish Damask at 78c, and Marseille Quilts at 1.00 each, among many other discounted items.
Train schedule lists departures from Scranton and arrivals at Carbondale and surrounding towns on Sundays and weekdays. Connections offered to New York, Cornwall, Middletown, Watton, Sidney, Norwich, Oneida, and related cities with routing via Corwall and Cowego connections. Travel agents J. C. Anderson and J. W. Welsh provide information and ticketing.
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable lists Hawley line trains to New York with intermediate stops. Train leaves Berane at 7.90 a.m. and arrives in Scranton at 9.30 a.m. and 10.10 p.m. The schedule also notes local connections to Milvon and Tine Table for Saturday.
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